Patents by Inventor Brendan Perkins

Brendan Perkins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7318597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ben Walker, Jake Hall, Brendan Perkins, Paul Terry, David Narajowski, Thomas Laakso, David Mellon, Chad John Whittaker
  • Patent number: 7306256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ben Walker, Jake Hall, Brendan Perkins, Paul Terry, David Narajowski, Thomas Laakso, David Mellon, Chad John Whittaker
  • Patent number: 7306255
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ben Walker, Jake Hall, Brendan Perkins, Paul Terry, David Narajowski, Thomas Laakso, David Mellon, Chad John Whittaker
  • Publication number: 20070108737
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Ben Walker, Jake Hall, Brendan Perkins, Paul Terry, David Narajowski, Thomas Laakso, David Mellon, Chad Whittaker
  • Publication number: 20070108735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Ben Walker, Jake Hall, Brendan Perkins, Paul Terry, David Narajowski, Thomas Laakso, David Mellon, Chad Whittaker
  • Publication number: 20070108738
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Ben Walker, Jake Hall, Brendan Perkins, Paul Terry, David Narajowski, Thomas Laakso, David Mellon, Chad Whittaker
  • Publication number: 20070108736
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Ben Walker, Jake Hall, Brendan Perkins, Paul Terry, David Narajowski, Thomas Laakso, David Mellon, Chad Whittaker
  • Patent number: 7216888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski binding that retains a boot to a ski in at least two independent operational states. One embodiment of a ski binding includes a toe receiving member and a releasable system. The toe receiving member is configured to engage the toe portion of the boot. The releasable system is configured to couple the toe receiving member to the ski in at least two independent operational states. A first state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is allowed to freely rotate with respect to the ski. The first state is particularly useful in minimizing the necessary energy output for uphill travel. A second state corresponds to a state in which the toe receiving member is locked with respect to the ski. The second state is particularly useful in high performance downhill travel. The releasable system further includes an engagement mechanism and a switching mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ben Walker, Jake Hall, Brendan Perkins, Paul Terry, David Narajowski, Thomas Laakso, David Mellon, Chad John Whittaker